US7905039B2ActiveUtilityA1

Towel securing apparatus

Assignee: KAROVIC FRANK EPriority: Sep 19, 2008Filed: Sep 19, 2008Granted: Mar 15, 2011
Est. expirySep 19, 2028(~2.2 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
A47C 7/62Y10T24/27Y10T24/34Y10T24/32
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PatentIndex Score
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Claims

Abstract

A towel securing apparatus is disclosed. The towel securing apparatus comprises a strip of material that is formed into a loop, and has a label attached to the loop. It is contemplated that the label may be used for advertising and various other types of promotional purposes (e.g. sports teams, etc. . . . ). It is also contemplated that the apparatus may be installed on a chair such that the label is oriented on the back side of the chair. Additional embodiments provide for various ways to attach an item to the apparatus. This serves to keep common items handy (e.g. sunglasses, camera, etc. . . . ) while at an outdoor venue, such as the beach, pool, on a boat, or at a concert, for example.

Claims

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1. An apparatus for securing a towel to a chair, comprising:
 a loop of elastic material; a label disposed on the loop, the label comprising an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the label is attached to the loop of elastic material on the upper portion of the label, and wherein the label is configured to hang from the upper portion, and wherein the lower portion of the label has a weight affixed thereto; two end loops disposed at opposite ends of the loop of elastic material; 
 a plurality of holes formed within the loop of elastic material; and 
 a pouch, said pouch configured and disposed to hang from one of the two end loops. 
 
     
     
       2. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the weight is comprised of bean bag fill material. 
     
     
       3. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the weight is comprised of metal. 
     
     
       4. The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the loop of elastic material has a width ranging from about 1 inch to about 2 inches, and having a circumference ranging from about 20 inches to about 30 inches. 
     
     
       5. The apparatus of  claim 4 , wherein the elastic material is comprised of rubber and polyester, wherein the rubber content ranges from about 60 percent to about 70 percent, and the polyester content ranges from about 30 percent to about 40 percent. 
     
     
       6. The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the elastic material is comprised of about 68 percent rubber and about 32 percent polyester, and wherein said elastic material has a width of about two inches. 
     
     
       7. An apparatus for securing a towel to a chair, comprising:
 an endlessly closed loop of elastic material; 
 a label disposed on the loop; and 
 two end loops disposed at predetermined spaced locations on the loop of elastic material to assist in installing the loop over the chair and to serve the function of attaching an item to the chair; and 
 a pouch, said pouch hanging from one of a plurality of holes formed within the loop of elastic material. 
 
     
     
       8. An apparatus for securing a towel to a chair, comprising:
 an endlessly closed loop of elastic material; a label disposed on the loop; 
 said label comprising an upper portion and a lower portion attached to the loop of elastic material on the upper portion of the label, and configured to hang from the upper portion; 
 two end loops disposed at opposite ends of the loop of elastic material; and 
 a plurality of holes formed within the loop of elastic material for holding various items such as keys. 
 
     
     
       9. An apparatus for securing a towel to a chair, comprising: a loop of elastic material; a label disposed on the loop; the label comprising of an upper portion and a lower portion; two end loops disposed at opposite ends of the loop of elastic material; a plurality of holes formed within the loop of elastic material; and a pouch hanging from one of the plurality of holes.

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